Well Go USA to Street Collection Two Set in Retail Stores throughout U.S. and Canada Next Year

Toei Animation Inc. and Well Go USA have finalized a second DVD Deal for the animated property, Digimon Data Squad. Well Go USA will debut the Collection Two special edition set in the U.S. and Canada during the first half of 2010. The DVD will feature episodes fourteen through twenty-six. Earlier this year, the company first released a special collectible edition with the first thirteen episodes of the popular series.

Digimon Data Squad is the fifth season of Toei Animation’s mega-hit animated series of Digimon. The renowned Digimon franchise has achieved major global success, having aired in over 40 countries throughout North America, Oceania, South & Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Digimon Data Squad follows the adventures of Marcus and his partner Digimon, Agumon as they challenge the menacing Digimon from the Digital World who intrude into the Human World to cause nothing but trouble. For their efforts, the pair is inducted into DATS (Data Squad) a special investigation unit called in to ensure planetary safety. Being a reformed schoolyard punk, Marcus learns to channel his belligerence toward the evil Digimon, and to work as a team to help protect the human world from ruin. (48 x 30’)

“We are extremely delighted to be expanding our relationship with Well Go USA for Digimon Data Squad,” said Kanji Kazahaya, President and COO of Toei Animation Inc. “We are confident the series will continue to perform well at retail and generate even more fans throughout these vital territories.”

“We are pleased to be working again with Toei Animation on the next Digimon Data Squad Collection Two DVD set”, said Tony Vandeveerdonk, Executive Vice President of Well Go USA. “We are thrilled to be able to bring fans more action packed episodes from the iconic Digimon entertainment brand.”